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Councilor recuses themself from MLK Trail Phase 3 contract award
Summary
Council authorized a $49,920 feasibility contract with Barry Isett and Associates for MLK Trail Phase 3; one councilor recused themselves, citing a family member employed by the firm. Staff said the award covers a different section of trail than a prior larger contract.
The council approved R184, an authorization to contract with Barry Isett and Associates for a $49,920 feasibility and cost-estimate study for the Martin Luther King Jr. Trail Phase 3. A councilor announced a recusal, stating, "I am gonna recuse myself on this vote. I have a family member who's employed by Barry Isett." The recusal was recorded before the roll call for the item.
City staff said the contract covers a different section of the trail than a previously approved larger contract and described the Phase 3 alignment running near Auburn Cross and connecting across the river toward Bucky Boyle. Staff also summarized the procurement process: the RFP (RFP 2025-38) was advertised on Oct. 8, 2025, a public bid opening was held Nov. 6, 2025, the city received three proposals and an evaluation team recommended Barry Isett and Associates as the highest-scored vendor.
There was no public comment on the item. Council proceeded with the vote after recording the recusal. The contract award will proceed for implementation by engineering/public works staff.
